Champions Trophy gets underway on Tuesday, with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi. After a turbulent build-up, which was plagued by uncertainty over whether and where India would play their games,

After a short break in Abu Dhabi with their families following a chastening tour of India, England got their Champions Trophy preparations up and running on Wednesday with an intense three-hour practice session in the Gaddafi Stadium complex.

The Champions Trophy may feel like a tournament from a bygone age but it is crucial for England, who need to lift fans after a dark winter.

England have received a timely boost with Ben Duckett declared available for the Champions Trophy. Duckett sustained a problem in his left groin during England’s 142-run thrashing to India in Ahmedabad on Wednesday to cast doubt over his involvement in the tournament,

England opener Ben Duckett is passed fit to take part in the Champions Trophy after a scan on a groin problem.

Left-handed opener Ben Duckett has been declared fit and available for England’s campaign in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19, following a scan on his left groin. Duckett picked an injury in his left groin while fielding during the third ODI against India,

Duckett got injured while fielding during England’s 142-run defeat to India in Ahmedabad recently, sparking doubt over his availability for the tournament, which is commencing next